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| text      = "My spouse and I ended our 16-year relationship. After separating, we couldn’t reach an agreement about spousal support and who our three children should live with. So I started a court action in the Family Court near me. I didn’t have to pay court filing fees, and I found the process easier to follow than I expected. At our family case conference, we ended up with a consent order that resolved our family law issues." <br>– Annika, Maple Ridge
| text      = "My spouse and I ended our 16-year relationship. After separating, we couldn’t reach an agreement about spousal support and who our three children should live with. So I started a court action in the Family Court near me. I didn’t have to pay court filing fees, and I found the process easier to follow than I expected. At our family case conference, we ended up with a consent order that resolved our family law issues." <br>– Annika, Maple Ridge, BC
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* [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/family-justice-counsellors Visit website]
* [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/family-justice-counsellors Visit website]


Unbundling allows you to hire a lawyer for specific parts of your case or to coach you through the court process. '''Unbundled Legal Services''' lists family law lawyers who offer these services.
Unbundling allows you to hire a lawyer for specific parts of your case or to coach you through the court process. '''Unbundled Legal Services''' lists family lawyers who offer these services.
* [http://unbundlinglaw.ca/ Visit website]
* [http://unbundlinglaw.ca/ Visit website]


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===With more information===
===With more information===
Legal Aid BC’s '''Family Law website''' has self-help guides that include step-by-step instructions and blank forms you’ll need for going to Provincial (Family) Court.
Legal Aid BC’s '''Family Law website''' has self-help guides that include step-by-step instructions and blank forms you’ll need for going to Family Court.


* [https://familylaw.lss.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/court-orders/get-order-bc/get-order-provincial-court Visit website]
* [https://familylaw.lss.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/court-orders/get-order-bc/get-order-provincial-court Visit website]


The wikibook ''JP Boyd on Family Law'' explains how to start a family law action in the Family Court.
The wikibook ''JP Boyd on Family Law'' explains how to start a family law action in Family Court.


* [[How Do I Start a Family Law Action in the Provincial Court?|Visit website]]
* [[How Do I Start a Family Law Action in the Provincial Court?|Visit website]]


The Justice Education Society’s '''HowToSeparate''' website provides online courses one how to work out family problems and instructions for going to court.
The Justice Education Society’s '''HowToSeparate''' website provides online courses on how to work out family problems and instructions for going to court.


* [https://www.howtoseparate.ca/ Visit website]
* [https://www.howtoseparate.ca/ Visit website]
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